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Nicole Kurnik, MD, Plastic Surgery, Phoenix, AZ

NicoleMarieKurnikMD

Plastic Surgery Phoenix, AZ

Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery

Physician

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  • Office

    Phoenix Childrens Hospital
    1919 East Thomas Road
    Phoenix, AZ 85016
    Phone+1 602-933-1000

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2015 - 2019
  • University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
    University of Nevada, Reno School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • University of Nevada
    University of NevadaBS, Biology, Honors Biology Program, 2003 - 2007
  • University of Nevada Reno
    University of Nevada RenoB.S., Biology, 2007
  • University of San Diego
    University of San DiegoNo Degree, Honors Biology Program, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineFellowship, Craniofacial Surgery and Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Scholarship Award Mayo International Health Program, 2018
  • Recognition for Excellence in Teamwork Mayo Clinic, 2018
  • 2nd Place Best Oral Research Presentation Mayo Clinic Academic Excellence Day, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Craniosynostosis Surgery and the Impact of Tranexamic Acid Dosing  
    Kurnik NM, Pflibsen LR, Do A, Bristol RE, Singh DJ, J Craniofac Surg, 1/1/2018
  • Open Craniosynostosis Surgery: Effect of Early Intraoperative Blood Transfusion on Postoperative Course  
    Kurnik NM, Joganic E, Bristol RE, Beals S, Singh DJ, J Craniofac Surg, 1/1/2017
  • Tranexamic Acid Reduces Blood Loss in Craniosynostosis Surgery  
    Kurnik NM, Bristol RE, Beals S, Singh DJ, Journal of Craniofacial Surg, 1/1/2017
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Sagittal Synostosis; Addressing the Temporal Constraint in Endoscopic Correction.
    Kurnik N, Pflibsen L, Howarth AL, Walton M, Beals SP, Singh DJ, American Cleft-Palate- Craniofacial Association, Pittsburg, PA, 1/1/2018
  • Beauty and the Bull, A Tragic Incident in Pamplona Spain.
    Kurnik NM, Bryant L, Rebecca A, Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgery, Jackson Hole, WY, 1/1/2018
  • Speech and Language Concerns in Craniofacial Microsomia.
    Kurnik NM, Cordero K, Singh DJ, American Society of Plastic Surgery the Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Treatment of Patients with Craniofacial Deformities 
    Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2018
  • "Beauty and The Bull, A Tragic Incident in Spain and Review of the Literature" 
    Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2017
  • Surgical Tradition, Fact or Fiction 
    Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Mini-Bal for Diagnosis of Trauma Associated Pneumonia. 
    Hooft NM, Lovato C, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Practice Management Guidelines
    1/1/2013
  • The Rodeo Athlete. 
    Hooft NM, PEPID Primary Care Plus
    Evanston, IL - 1/1/2009
  • Suprascapular Neuropathy. 
    Hooft NM, PEPID Primary Care Plus
    Evanston, IL - 1/1/2008

Grant Support

  • Mayo International Health ScholarhsipMayo ClinicPresent

Professional Memberships

  • American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Association
    Fellow
  • American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons
    Fellow